Frequently Asked Questions

In the video below we answer a few of the questions asked most often by our customers. Questions and answers are found below the video and can be clicked to view/hide the response. If you still have questions after reading through our FAQ’s below, please do not hesitate to reach out to us!

Exterior RV sun control shades are superior to interior sun control shades in many ways. Think of the exterior shade as a preventative measure, because they are preventing the intense heat and damaging UV rays from penetrating the windshield and entering the coach. Exterior Shades absorb and dissipate a large % of solar heat and glare before it reaches the glass area.

It is hard for an interior sun control shade to be as effective because the heat and harmful rays have already penetrated the glass and are shining on the dash and warming up the coach. Magne Shades are made of a PVC coated fabric that blocks up to 93% of the heat and harmful UV rays.

Hunckler Fabrication LLC is proud to custom build our products in North Carolina, and we take great care to ensure the items you order will be free from any manufacturing defects. All products offered by Hunckler Fabrication LLC, including but not limited to Magne Shade, EZ Fold Tire Shades, and Nano Shades are covered by a limited warranty.

Our limited warranty covers all products against manufacturing defects under normal use and operation. Normal use and operation assumes following included instructions for tips and care of your shades, these can be found on the sheet titled IMPORTANT! Included in your shipment. This care includes but is not limited to occasional cleaning of the shades (this helps to keep iron dust and salt from accumulating), storing the Magne Shades in a rolled position not folded (folding your shade will create stress points which weaken the material), and storing the shades after they have dried (putting away a wet shade can result in mold and mildew growing on the shade).

The limited warranty is 5 years for Magne Shades. The limited warranty is 1 year for EZ Fold Tire Shades and Nano Shades.

If you do have a problem please contact our office at (336) 753-0905. We are in the office Monday-Friday 8-5 EST and will be happy to assist you.

We are a small team of less than 20 people that custom builds each item you order. Our production time varies depending on season but our most typical production schedule is 4-6 weeks. That time frame can fluctuate up and down with the cooler months of the year not as busy as the summer months.

Because each order is specially made the production timeline will extend as we get busier in the late spring and early summer. That can create some production backlog that carries into the fall. Our office will be happy to accommodate when feasible. We are always happy to mark any shade “call to ship” if you will be traveling during the projected timeline for your shades.

Our current production estimates are 6-8 weeks for window shades and 4 weeks for tire shades here at the end of summer.

Glass tinting filters the light along with the UV rays. Sun Control Shades reduce the volume of light without filtering. As the glass filters sunlight through the tint, it will maintain heat, which dissipates into the RV, making sun control screens more effective than glass tinting.

Our Patented Magne Shade system installs from the ground in seconds, without the use of a ladder or hardware. Magnets sewn into the shade pockets attract to corresponding magnets which you install on the inside of your windshield glass. After the initial installation all you have to do is slip the installation rod into a corner pocket and lift the shade to the corresponding magnet location. Once one side has attached, you do the same to the other corner to complete the installation.

When a shade order is placed Hunckler Fabrication will send an invoice via email provided by the customer. The shade order is then placed in line for production. Credit cards are charged when fabrication begins, normally between 7-10 business days after the order has been placed.

An order may be cancelled prior to the credit card having been charged.

When orders are processed and payment is taken, Hunckler Fabrication will send a receipt to the email provided by the customer. Cancellations must be received by phone no later than 12pm on the following business day after the receipt has been sent. The invoice amount will be refunded less a 10% cancellation fee.

Magne Shades are a custom made product. After an order has been shipped, it cannot be cancelled and will not be refunded.

We recommend rolling your shades in the same way that you receive them from us. Never fold your shades as this can create wear points and result in damage to the fabric. It is best to store your shades when they are dry, however there will be times when you must remove them in the rain and stow them wet due to travel plans; simply remember to get them out and allow them to dry as soon as possible. We do offer an optional storage bag and highly recommend using it.

In most cases we will know if a windshield has interference at the time of order, and we accommodate for that in a couple different ways. For example, we know that all Winnebago Vistas have upper cabinet interference and we have to “cut down” the top of the windshield shade to accommodate this for magnet placement. The appearance is still aesthetically pleasing, as the glass is heavily tinted in the cabinet area from the factory.

In some instances, the top corners are not accessible. In this case we will add a small magnet to the tip of the corner pocket with a coordinating exterior magnet to be installed on the exterior of the windshield corner.

Yes! We do offer installation services at our Mocksville, NC facility. We schedule installations for Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays. Installations are scheduled, weather pending. Due to show schedule commitments, we do not offer installations at shows or rallies. Call us at 336-753-0905 or send us an email to set up an appointment for installation.

• When storing your shade, it should always be rolled so that the magnets DO NOT repel each other. Magnets can lose magnetic force over time if two magnets oppose each other with the same magnetic pole. The bound pockets should always be rolled on the outside. NEVER FOLD YOUR SHADES!
• Rolling your Magne Shade around a swimming noodle can keep pockets from stacking and shade fabric from creasing while stored. *especially recommended with printed shades
• Do NOT use “slick treatments” on your windshield where magnet pockets rest. The Magne Shade system requires friction between the glass and the shade fabric. Slick treatments may reduce the necessary friction.
• Iron ore dust can accumulate on the pockets in the West; if too much accumulates it will act as a friction reducer. Keeping pockets clean can make installation easier.
• Occasionally clean the front and back of your shades with a soft brush and mild detergent.
• Digitally printed shades require extra care. Though these are printed in very high quality, they can be scratched, never slide the pockets when unrolling the shade, always pull the pockets straight away to unroll them.

If you need your shades faster than the standard production time allows, please contact our office at 336-753-0905. We are able to expedite your order to three (3) weeks production time for an additional fee of $75. If your order needs to be to you sooner than the 3 weeks, the expedited fee will vary and we would need to discuss/approve this on a case by case basis.

About Us

Roger and Clare Hunckler, owners of Hunckler Fabrication LLC, are excited to offer a product that will improve the quality of you RVing experience.
Made in the USA, Magne Shade™ products exude great craftsmanship and are made of the highest quality materials available. Roger and Clare have... read more